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Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) blocks a shot by Minnesota Wild left wing Jordan Greenway (18) while Golden Knights' Shea Theodore (27) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
'No secrets' and no certainty in one-of-a-kind NHL playoffs

By Stephen Whyno May. 14, 2021 04:54 PM EDT

Columbus Blue Jackets' Cam Atkinson, left, controls the puck as Chicago Blackhawks' Carl Soderberg defends during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No cap crunch for Capitals, who land Mantha at deadline

By John Wawrow Apr. 12, 2021 03:31 PM EDT

Vancouver Canucks left wing Tanner Pearson (70) is stopped by Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen (34) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Montreal. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)
Most NHL teams using 2 goalies to get through pandemic play

By Larry Lage Feb. 03, 2021 02:49 AM EST

FILE - This March 12, 2020, file photo, shows the Capital One Arena, home of the Washington Capitals NHL hockey club in Washington. Time is running short for the NHL to start its season on Jan. 1. Various pandemic-related geographic and economic issues remain unresolved. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Time running short for NHL to start next season Jan. 1

By Stephen Whyno And John Wawrow Nov. 24, 2020 03:24 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 13, 1990 file photo, Boston Bruins defenseman Ray Bourque (77) reaches over the back of Hartford Whaler Dean Evason (12) trying to get to the puck behind Boston's goal during first period action in the Boston. The NHL hasn't had best-of-five playoff series since 1986. That's changing for this year with the league expanding to 24 playoff teams as part of its restart. The qualifying round will feature 16 teams facing off in best-of-five series to determine who moves on. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia, File)
Throwback 5-game series force players to 'embrace the grind'

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 29, 2020 10:35 AM EDT

Media get their temperature checked before covering the Edmonton Oilers NHL hockey training camp in Edmonton, Alberta, Monday, July 13, 2020. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Pucks and masks prevalent as 24 NHL teams open training camp

By John Wawrow And Teresa M. Walker Jul. 13, 2020 11:49 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Canada's Alexis Lafreniere shoots during the team's practice at the World Junior Hockey Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic. The Detroit Red Wings desperately hope to win the NHL draft lottery, giving them the first shot to perhaps select Lafreniere. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
Red Wings have shot to win NHL lottery to draft Lafreniere

By Larry Lage Jun. 25, 2020 05:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 5, 2020, file photo, Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane, left, and Edmonton Oilers center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins chase the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago. Assuming everything goes according to plan and the final details are ironed out between the league and the players' union, the Blackhawks will play the Oilers in a best-of-five qualifier series for the playoff bracket. “It's been a weird three months,” Kane said during a video conference call with reporters. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
NHL players not rushing back to rinks for voluntary skates

By Stephen Whyno Jun. 12, 2020 02:12 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia Flyers' Claude Giroux controls the puck during an NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Knights in Philadelphia. Among the unknowns about the NHL returning amid the coronavirus pandemic is what the on-ice product might look like. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
NHL post-quarantine: Recapturing team chemistry a challenge

By Stephen Whyno Jun. 02, 2020 02:12 PM EDT

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) celebrates with teammates after against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Montreal. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)
New coach using NHL stoppage to study up on his Predators

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 06, 2020 05:19 PM EDT

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